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defensive

/ defensive /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'')
Type of:
attitude mental attitude
adjective Sense 2
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"
"a defensive stance"
Similar:
antiaircraft antisubmarine antitank defending en garde
Opposites:
offensive
See also:
protective
adjective satellite Sense 3
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Similar:
apologetic excusatory
adjective satellite Sense 4
serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting
"defensive fortifications"
"defensive dikes to protect against floods"
Similar:
protective
Semantic Complexity
60%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
8
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
1
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attitude mental attitude antiaircraft antisubmarine antitank defending en garde offensive apologetic excusatory protective